Simple Definition of memorandum

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memorandum

noun

plural memorandums or memoranda -də How to pronounce memorandum (audio)
1
: a usually brief written message or report from one person or department in a company or organization to another
The company president sent a memorandum [=(less formally) memo] to each employee.
2
law : an informal written record of an agreement that has not yet become official

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